Rose and Lavender Facial and Hand Cream

Rose and Lavender Facial and Hand cream 1

This luxurious cream is heavenly! It is very hydrating, calming and great to use just before bedtime! The rose is a natural astringent and pH balancer and the lavender is cleansing and calming. This makes for great gifts and is simple to make. I like to get my ingredients from Bulk Apothecary or Whole Sale Supplies Plus, both online.

Recipe

16 oz sweet almond oil or another moisturizing oil of choice (you can infuse it with dried lavender flower buds by heating over the stove top on very low heat for an hour, then strain).
4 oz beeswax or 1/2 cup either shredded or use the beads.
16 oz rose water
20-30 drops lavender essential oil
20 drops vitamin E oil

Rose and Lavender Facial and Hand cream

Melt the beeswax and oil together. Bring to room temperature or just until it starts to set up (this part is really important). While waiting for the oil to cool, add the essential oil and vitamin E. Once cooled almost to room temp immediately pour the rose water into the oil mixture and blend with an immersion blender until thick and creamy. Pour into bottles or jars. Label and date. Keep in the fridge for long term storage.

 

 

Emily Saddler

Emily is married to her best friend Ryan, homeschool mom of 7 awesome kids, Holistic Health Practitioner in the state of Utah and Traditional Naturopath outside of the state of Utah, master gardener, yoga/pilates instructor, certified clinical and master herbalist, licensed massage therapist, and doula. She is a very passionate advocate of all things Mother Nature! Emily maintains a blog called “Sage and Sourdough Wellness and Herbs” where she shares gardening advice, delicious recipes made with fresh, organic ingredients, herbal and natural home care product recipes and loves teaching classes on gardening, plant identification and herbal remedy workshops. Check out the events and classes page for more info.

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